Nevada

July 17, 2015

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Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzales has dismissed a request to unseal a report many believe may have information tying the Las Vegas Sands Corporation and chairman Sheldon Adelson to organized ...

WSOP concludes with November Nine determined

July 16, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Nevada

The World Series of Poker Main Event has finished up, at least down to the November Nine, with the remaining players having to wait until the fall to see who will be the 2015 champion. The Main Event took sever...

Tryst, XS Nightclub director joins Alon project in Las Vegas

July 14, 2015

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Jesse Waits, former managing partner and director of Wynn’s Tryst and XS nightclubs, has joined James Packer’s $4 billion Alon hotel casino project team along with previous Wynn Resorts President Andrew Pascal....

WSOP Main Event whittled down to 69 going into Day 6

July 13, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Nevada

Day 6 of the World Series of Poker Main Event begins today at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas with 69 players returning to the felt to try and bag a spot in the November Nine. On Day 5, 237 play...

Las Vegas scam group indicted for making fake credit cards

July 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Crime, Nevada

According to an indictment filed in Las Vegas on Friday, eleven people have now been connected to a fake credit card scheme in the area. The 74 count indictment accuses six women and five men of working togethe...

Deal in the works for Caesars unit’s restructuring

July 11, 2015

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Bloomberg reports that billionaire John Paulson, principal of the hedge-fund firm Paulson & Co, along with other junior debt holders, are discussing a deal intended to successfully augment and salvage a ban...

LINQ completes $223 million renovation

July 10, 2015

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The LINQ Hotel & Casino, located in the heart of Las Vegas’ famous strip between The Flamingo and Harrah’s Las Vegas, has completed its full resort renovation. The $223 million redesign is focused towards t...

DeSimone gains initial license approval to run Railroad Pass Casino

July 9, 2015

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Joe DeSimone bought the Railroad Pass Casino and has initial approval from gaming regulators to run the property. Joe DeSimone purchased the property from MGM Resorts International in April 2015, but could not ...

Merger approved in Nevada to give Golden Gaming control of Maryland casino

July 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Maryland, Nevada

On July 8th 2015, it was reported that the Golden Gaming have taken steps forward to expand beyond Nevada. Initial permission has been granted by the Gaming Control Board for the merger of Golden Gaming and ...

World Series of Poker main event attracts 6,420 entries

July 9, 2015

Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker

On July 8th 2015 it was reported in Las Vegas that last years main event World Series of Poker winner will not have the chance to defend his title this year, but there is no shortage of pro poker players and so...

Eldorado Resorts buying two MGM Casinos in Reno

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

July 8, 2015

Tuesday, July 7, 2015—MGM Resorts International and Eldorado Resorts announced their plans to shift ownership of two Reno, Nevada casinos. Eldorado Resorts already has 50% ownership of Silver Legacy, but will a...

Tourism improvement committee to be created for Southern Nevada